Sammy Spider's First Passover - Hardcover

Book 5 of 11: Sammy Spider

Rouss, Sylvia A.

 
9780929371818: Sammy Spider's First Passover

Synopsis

A young spider makes a special contribution to a family's Passover seder

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Review

In this seasonal follow-up to Sammy Spider's First Hanukkah, the eager arachnid's mother teaches him to make a web when theirs is laid waste by a 'monster': a broom being used to ready the Shapiros' home for Passover. Though Sammy becomes fascinated by his mother's explanations of the holiday traditions, he is repeatedly told, 'Spiders don't celebrate Passover. Spiders spin webs.' Following instructions, Sammy completes a new web, and participates in the Shapiro family observance after all. Using cut-paper artwork made festive with cheery patterns, Kahn depicts a contemporary human family (complete with kitty), and a mother-son spider duo reminiscent of Eric Carle's creations. Though Rouss's text is lively and informative, her attempts to blend Passover basics with a rudimentary lesson on shapes (the first page terms this 'a book of shapes') become somewhat jumbled and ultimately water down both aspects of the story. Ages 3-7. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Sylvia A. Rouss is an award-winning author and early childhood educator, and the creator of the popular Sammy Spider series, celebrating its 25th anniversary with over half a million Sammy Spider books sold. She lives in California.

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ISBN 10:  0929371828 ISBN 13:  9780929371825
Publisher: Kar-Ben Copies Ltd, 1999
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